Ford Explorer vs Honda Odyssey Dimensions & Size Comparison
Comparing 2023 catalog dimensions. Ford Explorer · Honda Odyssey
- Length198.8 in
- Height70.2 in
- Wheelbase119.1 in
- Ground clearance8.2 in
- Curb weight4,345 lb – 5,076 lb
- Width78.9 in
- Honda Odyssey width78.5 in
Which is bigger?
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in shorter (198.8 in vs 205.2 in)
- Width: Honda Odyssey is 0.4 in narrower (78.9 in vs 78.5 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in taller (70.2 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 118.1 in)
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.7 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 4.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 175 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,536 lb)
Biggest size differences
- Ground clearance: Ford Explorer has 3.7 in more ground clearance (8.2 in vs 4.5 in)
- Curb weight: Ford Explorer is 175 lb heavier (4,711 lb vs 4,536 lb)
- Length: Ford Explorer is 6.4 in shorter (198.8 in vs 205.2 in)
- Height: Ford Explorer is 0.6 in taller (70.2 in vs 69.6 in)
- Wheelbase: Ford Explorer has a 1.0 in longer wheelbase (119.1 in vs 118.1 in)
Practical verdicts
- Easier to fit in a short garageFord Explorer — Ford Explorer is shorter by 6.4 in Check garage fit for Ford Explorer · garage fit for Honda Odyssey
- Narrower for tight parkingHonda Odyssey — Honda Odyssey is narrower by 0.4 in
- More ground clearanceFord Explorer — Ford Explorer has 3.7 in more clearance
- Smaller exterior footprintFord Explorer — Based on length × width (Ford Explorer)
Dimension comparison
| Spec | Ford Explorer | Honda Odyssey | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 198.8 in | 205.2 in | 6.4 in |
| Width | 78.9 in | 78.5 in | 0.4 in |
| Height | 70.2 in | 69.6 in | 0.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 119.1 in | 118.1 in | 1.0 in |
| Ground clearance | 8.2 in | 4.5 in | 3.7 in |
| Curb weight | 4,711 lb | 4,536 lb | 175 lb |
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